1
: a garment for the upper part of the body: such as
a
: a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside trousers or a skirt
b
2
: all or a large part of one's money or resources
lost his shirt on that business deal
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This pack of six zippered, mesh laundry bags comes in various sizes and can fit everything from pants and shirts to smaller items like socks and underwear.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Pentecostal women are expected to adhere to certain rules of modesty, including no low necklines, no sleeveless dresses or shirts, no tight clothing, no hemlines above the knee, and uncut hair.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
There’s something about the simplicity of a white shirt that makes any ensemble feel effortless.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
The most popular items from the collaboration are the Reiss x McLaren F1 team camel/ecru leather varsity jacket, which is nearly 80 percent sold out at some retailers, and its oversize crewneck shirt which is 60 percent sold out at some retailers.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Pentecostal women are expected to adhere to certain rules of modesty, including no low necklines, no sleeveless dresses or shirts, no tight clothing, no hemlines above the knee, and uncut hair.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
There’s something about the simplicity of a white shirt that makes any ensemble feel effortless.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
The most popular items from the collaboration are the Reiss x McLaren F1 team camel/ecru leather varsity jacket, which is nearly 80 percent sold out at some retailers, and its oversize crewneck shirt which is 60 percent sold out at some retailers.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Shirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirt. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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noun1
: a garment for the upper part of the body usually with a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside pants or a skirt
2
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